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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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